The Department is a court-appointed conservator for just under 370 individuals. In a conservatorship, most decision-making is delegated to regional centers to provide local, person-centered support. There are guidelines for regional centers, including how to provide updates on health and...
Following a comprehensive review of the California Department of Developmental Services’ (DDS) conservatorship program, a national panel of experts concluded that it is appropriate for the department to continue its limited role in conservatorships along with the implementation of recommended...
Sacramento, CA – The California Department of Developmental Services today announced the formation of a panel of national experts to conduct a comprehensive review of DDS’ conservatorship program. The panel is a joint effort by DDS and the National Association...
Supported decision-making is a process that equips adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities to make decisions about their lives. While some people think conservatorship is the only way to support people in making decisions about their services and supports, other...
The following are a list of directives and updates to regional centers that provide guidance and instruction around rate reform policies. All directives and guidance related to rate reform will be posted to this page, although they may also be...
Sacramento, CA – Today the Department of Developmental Services (DDS) is announcing immediate steps towards system improvements for Californians with intellectual and developmental disabilities in conservatorships where DDS is the court appointed conservator. These specific actions will better support individuals...
DDS frequently distributes directives to regional centers that provide guidance and instruction on a variety of policy issues. Beginning on October 1, 2019, all directives will be posted to this page, although they may also be found in other sections...
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